Gaurikund is related with Lord Shiva wife Parvati commonly known as Gauri in all parts of the Country
Shrine’s History
Gauri Kund is connected with Shivas wife Parvati, also known as Gauri in various parts of India. In Hindu folklore, Gauri committed herself to penance involving many ascetic and yogic practices to win over Shivas affections. Local tradition claims that Gauri Kund is the spot where Gauri lived while carrying out these practices and it was here that Shiva proposed her for marriage and was finally married at Triyugi Narayan, which is not too far away. This place is also associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired his elephant head.
The lake is also famous as Parvati Sarovar? as this was the place where goddess Parvati had acquired her son Ganesha. Goddess Parvati had formed an image of Ganesha from the soap lather on her body and breathed life into it. She placed Ganesha at the entrance of her home as her janitor to prevent anyone from entering while she was bathing. Now Lord Shiva happened to return at this point of time and was stopped by Ganesha. The offended Lord Shiva cut off the boys head. Parvati insisted that the boy is brought back to life and Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganeshas body and-and life was restored and Parvati had her son back.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Gaurikund is well connected by road with Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and many other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon Hills.
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station located 220 km away from Gaurikund whereas Kotdwara Railway Station is located about 246 km from Gaurikund are the nearest railheads.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest Airport located at the distance of about 239 km from Kedarnath and 20 km away from city center of Dehradun.
Shrine Timings
The most Superior time to visit the place is fall in between the month of May to October.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivratri
Extra Information About this Shrine
Char Dham Yatra and Gaurikund Gaurikund is base camp for Kedarnath trek and pilgrims take a night halt before starting trek to Kedarnath temple during their Char Dham yatra. Gaurikund is the final road-head towards Kedarnath and here one continues their yatra towards Badrinath. Several areas are preserved like so as to conserve the beauty of the nature and avoid extinction of the flora and fauna.
